Press Freedom Index in Morocco
Morocco: Press Freedom Index was 43.94 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
43.94
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
45th
of 177 countries
All-time high
43.98
in 2019
All-time low
39.04
in 2013
Years of data
9
2013–2021
Press Freedom Index in Morocco, 2013–2021
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, press freedom index in Morocco stood at 43.94.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, press freedom index in Morocco peaked at 43.98 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 39.04, in 2013.
That places Morocco 45th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Press Freedom Index in Morocco, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 39.04 | — |
| 2014 | 39.72 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 39.19 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 42.64 | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 42.42 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 43.13 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 43.98 | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 42.88 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 43.94 | +2.5% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 43.94 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 38.21, 1.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Morocco's 43.94 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 43.94, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 41.45 | 39.04 | 43.98 | 7 |
| 2020s | 43.41 | 42.88 | 43.94 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
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Frequently asked questions
- What is press freedom index in Morocco?
- Press freedom index in Morocco was 43.94 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 43.98 in 2019.
- What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.04 in 2013.
- How does Morocco rank for press freedom index?
- Morocco ranks 45th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is press freedom index rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Morocco data come from?
- The figures come from Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Press Freedom Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).